Bristol is known for having a relatively young population that are quite affluent. This combination has fueled the nightlight scene in Bristol, making it a mecca for revelers across the country for various genres. We have listed below the places you should go to for a night out if you are visiting Bristol.

TheklaThis is no normal club. Situated at in an estuary off the river avon, close to Queen Square, Thekla delivers two floors of music on a converted boat. The Name Thekla comes from the name of the boat, which was once a cargo ship from Germany in the 1960s, that became disused by the 1980s.

The boat was considered for conversion to a showboat after being bought by Ki Longfellow-Stanshall, who refitted it as the Old Profanity Boat. In the early 2000s, the boat was converted into a nightclub and became the spiritual home for drum and bass music in Bristol. Today, the club plays an eclectic mix of music that ranged from cheesy pop to electronic music. It is certainly an icon for Bristol that has been preserved well through the years.

MotionMotion nightclub is situated outsite the city centre in a warehouse and is home to a number of nights that celebrate electronic music. It is considered one of the best clubs in the world, and in 2016 it was officially considered the 19th best club in the world, beating some of the larger clubs in London, Barcelona and LA. Pretty good going for a mid sized city in the UK!

The club has grown in popularity in the house, techno and drum and bass genres, attractive world renowned artists such as Netsky, Wilkinson and Maceo Plex. It's no wonder that tickets for the events at the venue regularly sell out regularly as soon as they are listed. Partying at Motion is not for the faint hearted, nights will generally start at 10pm and wont finish till 6am, so you better make sure your dancing shoes are strong as you are in for the long haul!

SWXSWX is situated on Nelson Street, and is a club that has gone through quite a few changes over the years. One thing that hasn't changed is the club’s appeal to the students of the university of bristol! The club was recently bought by the Electric Group, who have a history of creating unique nightclub experiences with some of the clubs they own in London.

The Group are attempting to bring that London swagger to Bristol, with the finances and the connections to attract some of the biggest names in the industry. This is certainly an exciting time for city and revelers alike.